Chicago's last Black-owned bowling alley, closing after support fades | Block Club x ChicagoNOW
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Skyway Lanes, Chicago's last Black-owned bowling alley is closing after a surge of support fades. A fundraiser to save the Far South Side bowling alley drew over $25,000 in donations but that still wasn't enough to for the second-generation owners to fix the alley's financial problems.

Visa running out for neighborhood runner | Block Club x ChicagoNOW
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Joabe Barbosa set a Guinness Record for fastest time visiting every "L" station, and he's trying to get another for running every city street. But with his visa set to expire, he's inviting every Chicagoan on one last run. Block Club's Jon Hansen joins to share more on  this story.

No joke: KitKat launches a tracker to help recover stolen candy bars | ChicagoNOW
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Thieves in Europe stole an entire truck carrying about 12 tons of KitKat bars from a Nestlé shipment leaving Italy. Nestlé launched an online “stolen KitKat tracker” so people can check if their chocolate is from the stolen batch using an 8-digit code. The company insists the tracker is real and not an April Fool’s joke, despite the April 1 announcement.

Joliet police investigation: Shelter-in-place lifted, man charged in narcotics case

A Joliet police investigation prompted a brief shelter-in-place Thursday morning before officers detained a suspect and recovered a gun, ammunition, and suspected drugs, leading to multiple charges.

TMZ: Vanessa Trump supporting Tiger Woods amid DUI fallout | ChicagoNOW
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TMZ Sports was told that his girlfriend, Vanessa Trump, is standing by Tiger Woods as he faces the aftermath of his arrest. TMZ's Michael Babcock joins ChicagoNOW to share the latest on this story.

TMZ: Puka Nacua checked into rehab last month | ChicagoNOW
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Puka Nacua is getting help this offseason. The Los Angeles Rams superstar checked into a holistic treatment center to focus on "personal growth" early last month. He checked into the facility weeks before a woman accused him of biting her during a New Year's Eve outing.

Pilsen Via Crucis brings Good Friday to life through faith and community
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Organizers and performers share how the decades-old Pilsen Via Crucis continues to move thousands, blending tradition, culture, and powerful personal reflection each Good Friday.

Chicago suburb relaunches free bus service with major upgrades for residents
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Niles Mayor George Alpogianis shares what’s new in the village’s revamped free bus program, why it’s returning now, and how residents can take advantage of the service.

Chicago mayor doubles down on immigrant 'assault' comment after Sheridan Gorman's death

Chicago's mayor in a Tuesday news conference doubled down on recent comments that sparked backlash in the wake of the killing of 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman.

Chicago weather: Severe storm threat with tornado risk today

A sharp warmup today will fuel a threat for severe storms with all hazards before quieter, cooler conditions settle in by the weekend.